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Turkish entry would require EU reforms, says paper

By Daniel Dombey in Brussels

Published: November 30 2004 02:00 | Last updated: November 30 2004 02:00

The European Union will need to reform its budget system and may have to impose restrictions on the free movement of labour before it can admit Turkey as a member, according to a document sent to EU member states yesterday.

The document, drawn up by the Dutch presidency of the EU, attempts to sketch out the likely conclusions of a historic summit on December 16 and 17, when EU leaders will decide how and when to open membership negotiations with Ankara.

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